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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the network components below combines two or more smaller networks working within the ISO physical and data layers?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done by the server?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is used for schools, small localized businesses, and shopping malls?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of one device, with the converter itself?
Of the answers below, which one is not an advantage of fiber optic cables?
There are many conventions to the creation of tags in a HMI. Which of those conventions would best describe the part of a tag that the arrows are pointing to in the picture below?
Which of the answers below has the correct amount and kind of parameters of an Foundation field bus AI block?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will typically contain a high level of encryption andsecurity
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the switch interacts with?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the collection of alarms is assessed for its notification level?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the gateway interacts with?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from the amount of bends in an installation."?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a half -duplex transmission system?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a coils would use?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the coils register addresses?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
Historical data can be logged through a HMI application. Which of the data storage methods below would best be described as one that has superior acquisition of events, but does not use it's storage space effectively?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as a widespread system of water collection and distribution?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that allows for a data connection to other networks, or RTUs and PLCs?
Which answer below best represent the approximation of the total amount of errors in an analog field communications transmission?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would describe the red number in the picture below?